ZIP code 52325, covering Parnell, IA, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (37 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (92%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Parnell has experienced 9 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $921K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 3, 2008.
Parnell has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Parnell has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $82.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parnell was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 8, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52325 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parnell, IA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Parnell (ZIP 52325) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Parnell has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $32.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52325 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.5M in property damage in the Parnell, IA area (ZIP 52325). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →